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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Maputo to Cape Town:

• Earliest: departs at 13:40 and lands at 16:30
• Latest: departs at 13:40 and lands at 16:30.

The flight takes about 2h 50m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Maputo to Cape Town.

A direct flight from Maputo to Cape Town takes 2h 50m, covering 2 596 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Maputo to Cape Town range from R7 751 to R10 493, with an average of R8 750 over the past 12 months. Anything below R7 751 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 19% above the R8 750 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average R8 645 return, compared with R9 480 via a stopover through Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

Airlink is the only airline operating Maputo to Cape Town flights. 94% of its flights are on time.

The Embraer ERJ-140 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Airlink. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 190 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Maputo to Cape Town flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R8 425 to R32 081. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Maputo to Cape Town are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R4 582, which is 8% below the typical average for this route.

Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging R441 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Sixt
• Europcar
• GREEN MOTION
• Woodford
• Budget

Flights from Maputo to Cape Town usually depart from Maputo Intl (MPM) and arrive at Cape Town Intl (CPT).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Maputo to Cape Town route, 6% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 27m.

Most connecting flights from Maputo to Cape Town pass through Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from Maputo to Cape Town. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at R8 161 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at R9 317, a difference of R1 156.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only Airlink operates flights between Maputo and Cape Town.

Some of the most popular sights in Cape Town are Sea Point Pavilion, Bloubergstrand Beach, and Camps Bay Beach. These are among the most viewed places in Cape Town on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Maputo to Cape Town flights:

• Airlink: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Airlink: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.